Jackson Central Merry High School
Jackson · TN · Madison County · Public
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Madison Academic Magnet High School → Liberty Technology Magnet High School → North Side High School → Parkview Prep Academy → Milan High School → Chester County High School → Humboldt Junior/Senior High School → Scotts Hill High School →📋 At a glance
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How Jackson Central Merry High School compares for families
What families should know about Jackson Central Merry High School.
- ▸ LocallyTN sits right at the US average on NAEP 8th-grade math — local school quality will set your kid apart.
- ▸ vs Similar SchoolsThe closest comparables nearby: Madison Academic Magnet High School, Liberty Technology Magnet High School, North Side High School and 5 more. See the sidebar to compare side-by-side.
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The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
The in-state tuition gap is the flagship's biggest draw — most in-state families pay far less than the out-of-state sticker. Average net price after aid runs about $18,976/yr. Admission odds depend on your student's GPA and test scores, not which high school they attend.
Source: IPEDS admissions, tuition & enrollment + College Scorecard net price. Flagship = the state's primary public research university.
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Tennessee's public scholarships
Tennessee pairs a lottery-funded merit award (HOPE) with the well-known TN Promise, which makes community and technical college essentially free for any graduate.
Lottery-funded merit award — qualify with EITHER a 3.0 weighted GPA OR ACT 21 / SAT 1060. No income limit. (Qualify by either path; enroll within 16 months of graduating.)
Official program details ↗Tuition-free community or technical college for any TN grad — no GPA, test, or income requirement. (Apply senior year; FAFSA, mentor meeting, 8 hrs community service/term.)
Official program details ↗Eligibility rules change yearly — confirm with the official program before relying on it. Amounts are recent published figures; awards cover tuition/fees, not housing or books unless noted. Verified 2026-06-14.
Enrollment trend & projection
Total enrollment + grade 12, NCES Common Core of Data (2021–2024).
If the recent trend holds…
At its recent rate of +20.6%/year, projecting from 2024's 507 students:
An extrapolation of the recent trajectory, not a forecast of the school's plans; ignores one-off shocks.
Revenue upside
At $11,039 per student in district revenue, the 785 students projected to be gained by 2029 represent ≈ $8,665,615/year in additional funding.
District total revenue ÷ enrollment, NCES F-33. Public funding largely follows enrollment, so a shrinking class is a recurring budget hit.
Most similar nearby high schools
The schools most like this one — same type, blended on distance and size — and where their enrollment is heading. These are the schools families here weigh against each other.
| School | Type | Miles | HS enrollment | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Academic Magnet High School Jackson |
Public | 1.0 | 483 | +6.6% |
| Liberty Technology Magnet High School Jackson |
Public | 4.4 | 604 | +12.1% |
| North Side High School Jackson |
Public | 4.6 | 903 | -3.6% |
| Parkview Prep Academy Jackson |
Public | 1.2 | — | — |
| Milan High School Milan |
Public | 21.1 | 523 | -1.3% |
| Chester County High School Henderson |
Public | 16.5 | 808 | +2.9% |
| Humboldt Junior/Senior High School Humboldt |
Public | 15.7 | 259 | -7.5% |
| Scotts Hill High School Reagan |
Public | 30.2 | 480 | -12.2% |